Take a lash

v.

Heard in Kilkenny and Sligo

To visit the lavatory; to urinate.

In use

Ere lawdz stall up I need ta take a slash" "I'm goin to take a lash, back in a min

Posh English

Steady on chaps, I need to relieve myself. I am going to the lavatory and shall return in a moment.

Same phrase, other counties

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